Austin Council of the Blind

Sub-chapter of the American Council of the Blind of Texas

Our Mission

Organized in 1978, the purpose of Austin Council of the Blind is to provide educational and informational programs and improve accessibility and independence for the blind and visually impaired. Things ACB does:

Support Services for the Blind

Scholarships for Blind Students

Braille Equipment

Mobility Canes

Newsletters

Educational Programs

Children Braille Books

Advocacy

Radio Reading Service

Referral Services

2017 Scholarships

Three or more scholarships are given each year in amounts ranging from $500 to $1,500 to blind and visually impaired students in Austin or the surrounding area. Recipients must:

Be a high school graduate or in college

Be blind or visually impaired

Be furthering their employability by acquiring new skills through higher education.

Be attending a college or university in a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree program of study, attending a graduate program or, in specialized situations, enrolled in a certification program at a proprietary institution.